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AMI Powercon Version 5.30 and higher A-96.250.341 / 061015...
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SWAN representative, or the manufacturer: SWAN ANALYTISCHE INSTRUMENTE AG Studbachstrasse 13 8340 Hinwil Switzerland Internet: www.swan.ch E-mail: support@swan.ch Document Status Monitor AMI Powercon Operator’s Manual Title: A-96.250.341 Revision Issue Sept. 2006 First Edition April 2007 Update to FW Release 3.81 April 2007 Update to FW Release 4.40...
AMI Powercon Safety Instructions AMI Powercon - Operator’s Manual This document describes the main steps for instrument setup, oper- ation and maintenance. Safety Instructions General The instructions included in this section explain the potential risks associated with instrument operation and provide important safety practices designed to minimize these risks.
AMI Powercon Safety Instructions 1.1. Warning Notices The symbols used for safety-related notices have the following sig- nificance: DANGER Your life or physical wellbeing are in serious danger if such warnings are ignored. Follow the prevention instructions carefully. WARNING Severe injuries or damage to the equipment can occur if such warnings are ignored.
AMI Powercon Safety Instructions Warning Signs The importance of the warning signs in this manual. Electrical shock hazard Corrosive Harmful to health Flammable Warning general Attention general 1.2. General Safety Regulations Legal The user is responsible for proper system operation.
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AMI Powercon Safety Instructions Modifications Modifications and instrument upgrades shall only be carried out by an authorized Service Technician. SWAN will not accept responsi- bility for any claim resulting from unauthorized modification or alter- ation. WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard If proper operation is no longer possible, the instrument must be disconnected from all power lines, and measures must be taken to prevent inadvertent operation.
The AMI Powercon specific measures the specific (total) conductiv- ity of a sample. The AMI Powercon acid measures the acid (cation) conductivity of a sample. It is therefore delivered with a cation exchanger bottle. The transmitter can be used with a two-electrode conductivity sen- sor with an integrated Pt1000 temperature sensor, e.g.
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AMI Powercon Product Description Signal Two signal outputs programmable for measured values (freely scal- able, linear, bilinear, log) or as continuous control output (control Outputs parameters programmable). Current loop: 0/4–20 mA 510 Maximal burden: Third signal output with the same specifications as option.
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The contribution of impurities is masked by the alkalization Conductivity: agent. Cation Con- Only with AMI Powercon acid. ductivity (Acid The alkalization agent is removed in the cation column. All cationic Conductivity): ions are exchanged with H+, all anionic impurities (ions with nega- tive charge) pass through the column unchanged.
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AMI Powercon Product Description Fluidics The flow cell (QV-Flow) consists of the flow cell block [B], the flow meter [C] and the flow regulating valve [E]. AMI Powercon Specific The conductivity sensor [A] with integrated temperature sensor is screwed into the flow cell block [B].
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AMI Powercon Product Description Fluidics AMI The sample flows via the sample inlet [G] through the flow regulat- ing valve [C], where the flow rate can be adjusted, into the flow cell Powercon acid block [B]. The sample is led through the cation exchanger bottle [M] where all alkalization agent is eliminated.
AMI Powercon Product Description 2.3. Instrument Overview 2.3.1 Monitor AMI Powercon Specific This monitor is intended for the measurement of the specific (total) conductivity in feed water, steam and condensate. Panel Flow sensor Transmitter Flow regulating valve Slot-lock conductivity sensor...
AMI Powercon Product Description 2.3.2 Monitor AMI Powercon Acid This monitor is intended for the measurement of the acid (cation) conductivity in feed water, steam and condensate Panel Flow regulating valve Transmitter Sample inlet Blind plug Cation exchanger Cation conductivity sensor...
Sample inlet Waste funnel The AMI Powercon with pre-rinse option allows fast replacement of the cation exchanger because the resin is pre-rinsed. Pre-rinsing has the effect to remove disturbing contaminations contained in the resin, which may cause incorrect measuring values. The two resin bottles are vented via small tubes connected to the sample collec- tor [H].
AMI Powercon Product Description 2.4. Single Components 2.4.1 AMI Powercon Transmitter Electronic transmitter and controller for conductivity measurement. 18.5 Dimensions Width: 140 mm Height: 180 mm Depth: 70 mm Weight: 1.5 kg Specifications Electronics case: Cast aluminum Protection degree: IP 66/NEMA 4X...
AMI Powercon Product Description 2.4.2 Swansensor UP-Con1000 The Swansensor UP-Con1000 is a 2-electrode conductivity sensor for the continuous measurement of specific and acid conductivity with a built-in temperature sensor. Ø 30 Ø 12.7 Ø 24 ” NPT Specifications Measuring range: 0.055–1000 μS/cm...
AMI Powercon Product Description 2.4.3 Flow Cells The following flow cells can be used: For a slot-lock sensor: B-Flow UP-Con-SL. Q-Flow UP-Con-SL with integrated flow sensor. QV-Flow UP-Con-SL with integrated flow sensor and flow regulating valve. Catconplus-SL with a built-in cation exchanger and flow regu- lating valve.
Connection Diagram, p. Connect power cord; do not switch on power yet! Cation Only for AMI Powercon acid! exchanger Fill up cation exchanger bottle with high purity water. Remove the empty bottle and install the cation exchanger bottle.
AMI Powercon Installation 3.2. Mounting of Instrument Panel The first part of this chapter describes the preparing and placing of the system for use. The instrument must only be installed by trained personnel. Mount the instrument in vertical position.
AMI Powercon Installation 3.3. Connecting Sample Inlet and Outlet 3.3.1 Swagelok Fitting Stainless Steel at Sample Inlet Preparation Cut the tube to length and deburr it. The tube must be straight and free from blemishes for approximately 1,5 x tube diameter from the end.
AMI Powercon Installation 3.3.2 FEP Tube at Sample Outlet FEP flexible tube 6 mm for AMI Powercon Specific. Ellbow union Compression ferrule Knurled nut Flexible tube Connect the tube to the serto elbow union and Insert it into an at- mospheric drain of sufficient capacity.
AMI Powercon Installation 3.4. Installation of Cation Exchanger Cation ex- The bottle containing the cation exchanger is delivered, but not in- stalled into the flow cell. For transport, an empty bottle has been in- changer bottle stalled into the flow cell.
AMI Powercon Installation 3.5. Electrical Connections WARNING Electrical hazard. Always turn off AC power before manipulating electric parts. Grounding requirements: Only operate the instrument from an power outlet which has a ground connection. Make sure the power specification of the instrument corre- sponds to the power on site.
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AMI Powercon Installation WARNING External Voltage. External supplied devices connected to relay 1 or 2 or to the alarm relay can cause electrical shocks Make sure that the devices connected to the following contacts are disconnected from the power before resum- ing installation.
AMI Powercon Installation 3.5.1 Connection Diagram CAUTION Use only the terminals shown in this diagram, and only for the mentioned purpose. Use of any other terminals will cause short circuits with possible corresponding consequences to material and personnel. A-96.250.341 / 061015...
Mains cable to comply with standards IEC 60227 or IEC 60245; flammable rating FV1 Mains equipped with an external switch or circuit-breaker – near the instrument – easily accessible to the operator – marked as interrupter for AMI Powercon A-96.250.341 / 061015...
AMI Powercon Installation 3.6. Input Note:Use only potential-free (dry) contacts. Terminals 16/42 For programming see Program Overview, p. 3.7. Relay Contacts 3.7.1 Alarm Relay Note:Max. load 1 A/250 VAC Alarm output for system errors. Error codes see Error List, p.
AMI Powercon Installation 3.7.2 Relay 1 and 2 Note:Max. load 1 A/250 VAC Relay 1 and 2 can be configured as normally open or as normally closed. Standard for both relays is normally open. To configure a Relay as normally closed, set the jumper in the upper position.
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AMI Powercon Installation CAUTION Risk of damage of the relays in the AMI Transmitter due to heavy inductive load. Heavy inductive or directly controlled loads (solenoid valves, dosing pumps) may destroy the relay contacts. To switch inductive loads > 0.1 A use an AMI relay box available as an option or suitable external power relays.
AMI Powercon Installation 3.8. Signal Outputs 3.8.1 Signal Output 1 and 2 (current outputs) Note:Max. burden 510 If signals are sent to two different receivers, use signal isolator (loop isolator). Signal output 1: Terminals 14 (+) and 13 (-)
AMI Powercon Installation 3.9. Interface 3.9.1 Interface RS232 Terminal 50, 52, 53 The AMI Interface RS232 PCB is used for Logger down load and Firmware up load. For detailed information see the corresponding manual “AMI RS232 Interface”. RS232 Interface PCB 3.9.2...
AMI Powercon Installation 3.9.3 USB Interface The USB Interface is used to store Logger data and for Firmware up load. For detailed information see the corresponding installation instruction. USB Interface A-96.250.341 / 061015...
Do not switch on power, yet! 4.1. Establish sample flow 1 Open flow regulating valve, Fluidics AMI Powercon Specific, p. 2 Wait until the flow cell has been completely filled. 3 Switch on power. 4 Adjust the sample flow to 5 - 10 l/h.
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AMI Powercon Instrument Setup Measuring unit Menu 5.1.1.2 Set the <Measuring unit> according to your requirements: S/cm S/m External Program all parameters for external devices (interface, recorders, etc.) See program list and explanations 5.2 Signal Outputs, p. 75 devices 4.2 Relay Contacts, p.
AMI Powercon Operation Operation 5.1. Keys Exit Enter to exit a menu or command (rejecting any changes) to move back to the previous menu level to move DOWN in a menu list and to decrease digits to move UP in a menu list and to increase digits...
AMI Powercon Operation 5.2. Display 15:20:18 0.178 µS 9.5 l/h 21.8°C normal operation HOLD input closed or cal delay: Instrument on hold (shows status of signal outputs). input closed: control/limit is interrupted (shows status of signal outputs). Fatal Error ERROR...
AMI Powercon Operation 5.3. Software Structure Main Menu Messages Diagnostics Maintenance Operation Installation Menu Messages 1 Messages Reveals pending errors as well as an event history Pending Errors (time and state of events that have occurred at an Message List earlier point of time).
AMI Powercon Operation 5.4. Changing Parameters and values Changing The following example shows how to set the Q-Flow sensor: parameters 1 Select the parameter you want to Sensors 5.1.1 change. Flow None 2 Press <Enter> Sensor parameters Temp. Compensation Quality Assurance...
AMI Powercon Maintenance Maintenance WARNING Stop operation before maintenance. Stop sample flow. Shut off power of the instrument. 6.1. Maintenance Schedule Preventive maintenance frequency depends on water quality, on the application, and on national regulations. Control of certain set-point: Swimming pools, sanitary water: ...
AMI Powercon Maintenance 6.3. Maintenance of the Sensor Blind plug Locking pin locked Locking screw closed Flow cell Alignment marks Conductivity sensor Locking pin unlocked Locking screw open 6.3.1 Remove the Sensor form the Flow Cell To remove the sensor form the flow cell proceed as follows: 1 Press the locking pin [G] down.
AMI Powercon Maintenance 6.4. Changing the Ion Exchanger The resin of the ion exchanger changes its color from dark violet to brown if the capacity is exhausted. The resin should be changed before no violet resin is left or the cation conductivity rises above the normal value.
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AMI Powercon Maintenance 7 Open and adjust the sample flow. 8 Pre-rinse the new cation exchanger resin until the display shows stable measuring values. with pre-rinse Step 1 to 3 same procedure as on “without pre.rinse option”: option Flow cell...
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AMI Powercon Maintenance Operation time 1 liter Swan resin This graphic shows the average exhaust time (flow 6 l/h) and must be verified by the user. Days 10.0 10.2 Cation Conductivity. Operational Days for 1 l of Cation Exchange Resin with an Ex- change Capacity of 1.8 eq/l.
AMI Powercon Maintenance 6.5. Changing the inlet filter The inlet filter of the cation exchanger prevents the resin from en- tering the flow cell. It is located in the inlet filter holder [B]. Bottle holder Inlet filter holder Allen screws Inlet filter 1 Stop sample flow.
AMI Powercon Maintenance 6.7. Replace the Deaeration Tubes Depending on your application, it might be necessary to change the deaeration tube, e.g. when contaminated with iron. Note:There are two different tubes: The deaeration tube [F] of the cation exchanger bottle has an inner diameter of 1 mm.
AMI Powercon Maintenance 6.7.1 Exchange deaeration tube of cation exchanger bottle 1 Remove the inlet tube [C] to the pre-rinsed cation exchanger bottle form the flowmeter [B]. 2 Remove the flowmeter [B] from the flow cell [A]. 3 Remove the sample collector [D] form the panel [I].
Every SWAN on-line instrument is equipped with integrated, au- tonom quality assurance functions to survey the plausibility of each measurement. For AMI Powercon Specific and AMI Powercon Acid these are: continuous monitoring of sample flow continuous monitoring of the temperature inside the transmit- ter case ...
AMI Powercon Maintenance Limits and intervals for the AMI Powercon max. deviation max. deviation min. inspection Quality Level temperature [°C] result [%] interval 0: Off 0.5 °C 10 % 1: Trend annual 0.4 °C 2: Standard quarterly 0.3 °C 3: Crucial monthly 0 - 2°C...
– the cell constant [ZK] and the temperature correction [DT] written on the sensor is set in menu 5.1.2.1 On-line instrument: Monitor AMI Powercon: – Good order and condition; Flow cell free of particles, Sensor surface free of deposits.
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Sample inlets withe T-fitting AMI Inspector Conductivity Sample outlets 1 Stop sample flow to the monitor AMI Powercon by closing the appropriate valve, e.g. back pressure regulator, sample prepa- ration or flow regulating valve at flow cell. 2 Connect sample line of the Monitor AMI Powercon [A] with the sample inlet of the reference instrument AMI INSPECTOR Con- ductivity.
6.8.4 Carry out comparison measurement The comparison measurement is menu driven. Start by selecting Quality assurance in menu 3.4 of the monitor AMI Powercon 1 Navigate to menu Maintenance /Calibration. 2 Press [Enter]. 3 Follow the dialog on the Display.
SWAN distributor for support. 6.8.5 Completion of the measurement 1 Stop the sample flow to the AMI Powercon by closing the appro- priate valve, e.g. back pressure regulator, sample preparation or flow regulating valve at flow cell again.
AMI Powercon Maintenance 6.9. Calibration If you use a UP-Con1000 sensor it is not necessary to calibrate the instrument. A zero measurement is automatically performed every day at 00:30 AM. A calibration is necessary if the cell constant of a sensor is not known.
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Maintenance Note: The temperature algorithm of the 1.413 mS/cm at 25 °C calibration solution is stored in the AMI Powercon transmitter. Provided that the calibration solution has a temperature between 5 °C and 50 °C, and the built-in temperature sensor is...
AMI Powercon Maintenance 6.10. Replacing Fuses WARNING External Voltage. External supplied devices connected to relay 1 or 2 or to the alarm relay can cause electrical shocks. Make sure that the devices connected to the following con- tacts are disconnected from the power before resuming in- stallation.
AMI Powercon Maintenance 6.11. Longer Stop of Operation 1 Stop sample flow. 2 Slightly squeeze the ion exchanger bottle. Thus no water will spill out of the flow cell when loosening the bottle. 3 Unscrew and carefully remove the ion exchanger bottle with the exhausted resin.
AMI Powercon Error List Error List Error Non-fatal Error. Indicates an alarm if a programmed value is ex- ceeded. Such Errors are marked E0xx (bold and black). Fatal Error (blinking symbol) Control of dosing devices is interrupted. The indicated measured values are possibly incorrect.
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AMI Powercon Error List Error Description Corrective action – check process E001 Cond. Alarm high – check programmed value, see 5.3.1.1, p. 79 – check process E002 Cond. Alarm low – check programmed value, see 5.3.1.1, p. 79 – check process E007 Sample Temp.
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AMI Powercon Error List Error Description Corrective action – See If Fault Yes is programmed in E024 Input active Menu see 5.3.4, p. 84 – call service E025 IC MK41T56 – call service E026 IC LM75 – call service E027 IC PCF8574 –...
AMI Powercon Program Overview Program Overview For explanations about each parameter of the menus see Program List and Explanations, p. 70 Menu 1 Messages is always accessible for everybody. No password protection. No settings can be modified. Menu 2 Diagnostics is always accessible for everybody. No password protection.
AMI Powercon Program Overview 8.2. Diagnostics (Main Menu 2) Identification Designation AMI Powercon * Menu numbers 2.1* Version V5.30-09/12 Factory Test Instrument 2.1.3.1* 2.1.3* Motherboard Front End Operating Time Years / Days / Hours / Minutes / Seconds 2.1.4.1* 2.1.4* Sensors Cond.
AMI Powercon Program List and Explanations Program List and Explanations 1 Messages 1.1 Pending Errors 1.1.5 Provides the list of active errors with their status (active, acknowl- edged). If an active error is acknowledged, the alarm relay is active again. Cleared errors are moved to the Message list.
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AMI Powercon Program List and Explanations 2.2.2 Miscellaneous: 2.2.2.1 Case Temp: Shows the current temperature in [°C] inside the trans- mitter. 2.3 Sample 2.3.1 Sample ID: Shows the identification assigned to a sample. This identification is defined by the user to identify the location of the sample.
AMI Powercon Program List and Explanations 3 Maintenance 3.1 Calibration Follow the commands on the screen. Save the value with the <en- ter> key. 3.2 Simulation To simulate a value or a relay state, select the alarm relay, relay 1 and 2 ...
AMI Powercon Program List and Explanations 4 Operation 4.1 Sensors 4.1.1 Filter Time Constant: Used to damp noisy signals. The higher the filter time constant, the slower the system reacts to changes of the measured value. Range: 5–300 Sec 4.1.2 Hold after Cal.: Delay permitting the instrument to stabilize again af-...
AMI Powercon Program List and Explanations 5 Installation 5.1 Sensors 5.1.1 Flow: None Q-Flow Select “Q-Flow” if the sample flow should be monitored and shown on the display and when using a SWAN flow cell. 5.1.2 Sensor parameters 5.1.2.1...
AMI Powercon Program List and Explanations 5.2 Signal Outputs Note:The navigation in the menu <Signal Output 1> and <Signal Output 2> is equal. For reason of simplicity only the menu numbers of Signal Output 1 are used in the following.
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AMI Powercon Program List and Explanations [mA] 0 / 4 1’000 10’000 X Measured value (logarithmic) 5.2.1.40 Scaling: Enter beginning and end point (Range low & high) of the linear or logarithmic scale. In addition, the midpoint for the bilinear scale.
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AMI Powercon Program List and Explanations As control Signal outputs can be used for driving control units. We distinguish different kinds of controls: output P-controller: The controller action is proportional to the devia- tion from the setpoint. The controller is characterized by the P-Band.
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AMI Powercon Program List and Explanations Control upwards or downwards Setpoint: User-defined process value for the selected parameter. P-Band: Range below (upwards control) or above (downwards con- trol) the set-point, within the dosing intensity is reduced from 100% to 0% to reach the setpoint without overshooting.
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AMI Powercon Program List and Explanations 5.3 Relay Contacts 5.3.1 Alarm Relay: The alarm relay is used as cumulative error indicator. Under normal operating conditions the contact is active. The contact is inactive at: Power loss Detection of system faults like defective sensors or electronic parts ...
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AMI Powercon Program List and Explanations 5.3.1.2 Sample Flow: Define at which sample flow an alarm should be is- sued. 5.3.1.2.1 Flow Alarm: Program if the alarm relay should be activated if there is a flow alarm. Choose between yes or no. The flow alarm will always be indicated in the display, pending error list, saved in the message list and the logger.
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AMI Powercon Program List and Explanations 5.3.2/3 Relay 1 and 2: The contacts can be set as normally open or nor- mally closed with a jumper. See Relay 1 and 2, p. 32. The function of relay contacts 1 or 2 is defined by the user.
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AMI Powercon Program List and Explanations 5.3.2.50 Delay: Duration, the activation of the alarm relay is retarded after the measuring value has risen above/fallen below the programmed alarm. Range. 0–600 Sec 5.3.2.1 Function = Control upwards/downwards: The relays may be used to drive control units such as solenoid valves, membrane dosing pumps or motor valves.
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AMI Powercon Program List and Explanations 5.3.2.32.31 Control Parameters Range for each Parameter same as 5.2.1.43, p. 78 5.3.2.32.1 Actuator = Motor valve Dosing is controlled by the position of a motor driven mixing valve. 5.3.2.32.22 Run time: Time needed to open a completely closed valve Range: 5–300 Sec.
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AMI Powercon Program List and Explanations 5.3.4 Input: The functions of the relays and signal outputs can be de- fined depending on the position of the input contact, i.e. no function, closed or open. 5.3.4.1 Active: Define when the input should be active: Input is never active.
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AMI Powercon Program List and Explanations 5.4 Miscellaneous 5.4.1 Language: Set the desired language. Available settings: German /English/French/Spanish/Italian 5.4.2 Set defaults: Reset the instrument to factory default values in three different ways: Calibration: Sets calibration values back to default. All other values are kept in memory.
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AMI Powercon Program List and Explanations 5.5 Interface Select one of the following communication protocols. Depending on your selection, different parameters must be defined. 5.5.1 Protocol: Profibus 5.5.20 Device address: Range: 0–126 5.5.30 ID-Nr.: Range: Analyzer; Manufacturer; Multivariable 5.5.40 Local operation: Range: Enabled, Disabled 5.5.1...
AMI Powercon Material Safety Data sheets Material Safety Data sheets 10.1. Cation Exchanger Resin SWAN Product name: Cation Exchange Resin Catalogue number: A-82.841.030 and A-82.841.031 Download The current Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for the above list- ed Reagents are available for downloading at www.swan.ch.
AMI Powercon Default Values Default Values Operation: Sensors: Filter Time Const.:..............10 Sec Hold after Cal.: ..............300 sec Relay Contacts Alarm Relay ..........same as in Installation Relay 1/2 ............same as in Installation Input.............. same as in Installation Logger: Logger Interval:..............
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AMI Powercon Default Values Case Temp. high:..............65 °C Case Temp. low: ................ 0 °C Relay 1/2 Function:................limit upper Parameter:..............Conductivity Setpoint: .................30 mS Hysteresis:................10 µS Delay: ..................30 Sec If Function = Control upw. or dnw: Parameter:..............Cond 1(sc) Settings: Actuator: ............
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AMI Powercon SWAN is represented worldwide by subsidiary companies and distributors. cooperates with independent representatives all over the world. SWAN Products Analytical Instruments for: High Purity Water Feedwater, Steam and Condensate Potable Water Pool and Sanitary Water Cooling Water Waster Water and Effluents Made in Switzerland A-96.250.341 / 061015...